--- title: "How Sweet It Is: A Few Good Reasons to Love Honey" description: Honey may help soothe coughs and contains antioxidant compounds, but it is still a sugar and should never be given to children under 1. Here’s what to know image: https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/hubfs/Honey%20Drip-Small.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town/how-sweet-it-is-a-few-good-reasons-to-love-honey#main-content) [![New Buzz Book Logo ](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Buzz%20Book%20Logo%20FNL-CMYK.jpg?width=1600&height=1385&name=New%20Buzz%20Book%20Logo%20FNL-CMYK.jpg)Homepage](https://buzzbookonline.com/) - [Find us in real life](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/find-the-latest-edition-of-buzz-book-in-nw-ohio) - [Find us online](https://buzzbookonline.com/) - [Read our blog](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town) [Contact Us](https://buzzbookonline.com/#contact-form) - [Find us in real life](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/find-the-latest-edition-of-buzz-book-in-nw-ohio) - [Find us online](https://buzzbookonline.com/) - [Read our blog](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town) [Contact Us](https://buzzbookonline.com/#contact-form) ![Benefits of honey are diverse but never give to children under one.](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Honey%20Drip-Small.jpg?width=500&height=399&name=Honey%20Drip-Small.jpg) Greater Toledo Northwest Ohio Southern Michigan # How Sweet It Is: A Few Good Reasons to Love Honey ![Leasa Lee-Hite](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Leasa Lee-Hite March 21, 2026 How Sweet It Is: A Few Good Reasons to Love Honey 1:41 * By Julianne Jardine | Adapted for Buzz About Town, March 2026*  There is something timeless about honey. It sweetens tea, brightens toast, and adds a little comfort to everyday routines. Americans clearly appreciate it, too. USDA reports that U.S. honey production totaled **134 million pounds in 2024**. Beyond its flavor, honey has a few qualities that make it especially interesting. One of the best-supported benefits is its ability to help **soothe coughs**, particularly in children over age 1 with a common cold. Research reviewed by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health suggests that honey may help reduce cough frequency and improve sleep. Honey also contains **naturally occurring antioxidant compounds**, including polyphenols, which is one reason it continues to be studied by researchers. That does not make it a miracle food, but it does mean honey offers more than simple sweetness alone. At the same time, it helps to keep expectations realistic. Honey is still a form of **added sugar**, so moderation matters. Federal dietary guidance recommends limiting added sugars overall, and honey fits best as a small pleasure in an otherwise balanced diet. A drizzle in yogurt, a spoonful in tea, or a touch in a favorite recipe can be a lovely way to enjoy it. Just remember one important safety rule: **never give honey to a child younger than 1 year old** because of the risk of infant botulism. Honey may not be a cure-all, but it has certainly earned its place as one of nature’s sweetest staples. *This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.*  Originally published in The Buzz Book Spring 2026, [Health and Wellness Focus Section](https://buzzbookonline.com/wp-content/health-and-wellness-section-flipbook/)  ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Ffeedback.buzzbookonline.com%2Fbuzz-about-town%2Fhow-sweet-it-is-a-few-good-reasons-to-love-honey](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Ffeedback.buzzbookonline.com%2Fbuzz-about-town%2Fhow-sweet-it-is-a-few-good-reasons-to-love-honey) ## Keep reading ### [![Brick to Thistle is a farm-to-table event and entertainment venue in Archbold Ohio](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brick%20and%20Thistle%202.jpg?width=640&height=480&name=Brick%20and%20Thistle%202.jpg) Archbold, Ohio Hidden Gem Your Countryside Retreat Awaits at Brick & Thistle Farm](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town/your-countryside-retreat-awaits-at-brick-thistle-farm) ### [![The gut-brain connection influences anxiety, depression and overall emotional well-being.](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gut%20Health-1.jpg?width=500&height=357&name=Gut%20Health-1.jpg) Greater Toledo Northwest Ohio Your Gut and Brain: The Conversation Happening Inside You](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town/your-gut-and-brain-the-conversation-happening-inside-you) ## The Buzz Book - [Find us in real life](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/find-the-latest-edition-of-buzz-book-in-nw-ohio) - [Find us online](https://buzzbookonline.com/) - [Read our blog](https://feedback.buzzbookonline.com/buzz-about-town) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026. 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